Visit Gulfport Florida

Visit Gulfport Florida Visit Gulfport Florida - Information for Tourist and Community. Established 2006. Have you ever heard of Gulfport, Florida? Tucked between St. Petersburg and St.

This undiscovered gem of the Florida Gulf Coast turned 104 in 2014 and is one of the oldest townships in Pinellas County. Pete Beach on Boca Ciega Bay this hamlet off the beaten path has a lot to offer. Gulfport is often likened to Key West before tourism. There are over 30 shops, restaurants and services within a six block radius. You can park you car without a parking meter in site and stroll ou

r cozy waterfront town. Twinkling blue lights in the trees herald you thru beach blvd. voted best romantic stroll. On an Art Walk the first Friday and third Saturday of each month from 6-10 p.m. you will pass vendors selling arts and crafts and enjoy live entertainment all for free. . Beside shopping, dining and services there is a lot to enjoy in our city on the bay. Gulfport has been a Tree City USA for man years. There are many green/waterfront spaces to enjoy including a new public art installation in Clymer Park the gateway to Gulfport. Gulfport is part of the Great Florida birding Trail. Wood Ibis Park is home to many species of flying friends. Our waterfront boasts a fishing pier, a free dock behind our casino and plenty of opportunities to swim, fish and launch a kayak or canoe. Relax in one of our swings dotting the coastline to watch for dolphins and manatees. Walk thru Clam Bayou nature preserve and its promontories into the Bayou to see nature up close and personal. Picnic at one of our bay front pavilions while the kids play on two playgrounds. There is live music and dancing in our main beach side pavilion five days a week from 1-4 p.m. We are only a mile or so away from the Pinellas Bike Trail where you can go from Clearwater to St. Petersburg by bike or other means. We have something for everyone in Gulfport. This small town community is the true antidote to fast living but also in the middle of it all. Gulfport lies within 10 minutes of the gulf beaches as well as the center of the City of St. Petersburg. You have a gracious bungalow community with wide open waterfront access to all that prides itself on no chains, no meters, shop independent and support your neighbors mentality. All of our events are free and we have events each week. From our Tuesday morning Fresh Market from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to our First Friday and Third Saturday Art Walks from 6-10 p.m. Open House and many seasonal events such as Geckofest, Springfest, Holiday Hoopla, Hometown July 4 and Get Rescued, there is always something happening in Gulfport. If you are a pet lover, especially a dog lover, then Gulfport is nirvana. Many of the local restaurants and shops are doggie friendly. We also have our own dog park for all sizes of dogs to mingle with their own like and many pet friendly events throughout the year. If you are a boater, you can enjoy free dockage behind the Casino for 8 hours at a time. If you wish to stay a few days, there are guest slips in our municipal marina that allow for stays up to two weeks. We also accommodate many clubs wanting to raft up or hold racing regattas from Gulfport Beach. Inquire at the Gulfport municipal marina and they will guide you where you need to go. The City of Gulfport has much to offer those looking for a venue for multiple activities. The Gulfport Casino Ballroom is a 400 person plus restored 1920’s ballroom on the waterfront with a complete bar facility. There is dancing scheduled 5 nights a week from Ballroom, Swing, Tango and private parties. We also boast a 170 seat professional theater the Catherine Hickman Theater is host to several local theater groups and there is not an obstructed view seat in the house! The local restaurant scene is unparalleled for a beach community. Gulfport was one of six finalists in the Rand McNally/USA Today “Best of the Road” Best for Food Rally. We have a sampling of more than you can imagine in Pinellas County: Cuban, French, Southern, Thai, Seafood, Latin American, Italian, Bistro, Deli, All American, Seafood, Full Fledged Brew Pub. Within a six block radius you can find the most eclectic mix of foods available. Gulfport has been an undiscovered gem for a reason. If you don’t know where you are going, you are not going to find it. Gulfport Blvd. is also 22nd Avenue SOUTH. To enter Gulfport proper you can turn on 58th Street and follow it to the end and make a left on Shore Blvd. You will then enjoy a full view of the beach and some of the local offerings. The main commercial strip is on Shore and Beach Blvds. The optimum experience is to park and walk the streets so you can see all the charming bungalows and the artist flair as well as the shops, restaurants and beach. Gulfport is a true community, a rarity in Florida. If you wish to stay the night there are two accommodations in town. The Sea Breeze Manor Inn is a waterfront six suite property (each suite with private bath, inside sitting room, private balcony or patio and two dog friendly cottages. The Historic Peninsula Inn is a 10 room historic Inn in the middle of main street with a spa and zagat award winning restaurant. Come and enjoy all that Gulfport has to offer. Visit Gulfport Florida is the longest running news and event page on Facebook! Page was formerly know as Explore Gulfport Florida - Established in 2006. We share all verified local events (both FREE and Ticketed), Gulfport Community Business News, Specials and Sales. We are here to let our visitors and community know....WHAT IS HAPPENING IN GULFPORT, FLORIDA.

"Who's gonna grip it and rip it?"Get Ready to Roll with the GECKO SKATEBOARD RACES! 🦎💨Place Your Bids and Support a Grea...
08/23/2024

"Who's gonna grip it and rip it?"

Get Ready to Roll with the GECKO SKATEBOARD RACES! 🦎💨

Place Your Bids and Support a Great Cause!

Gulfport GECKOFEST
Saturday, August 31st | 1:30 PM | South Stage near the Gulfport Casino

• 5 Colorful Contestants are ready to battle it out on the ramps! Meet the competitors in the comments!
• Double Elimination Bracket Races - The action never stops!
• Bidding Starts at $5 - Place as many bids as you want!
• Prize Value $75 - A funky prize awaits the winner!

Sponsored by Nauti-Birds & Critters and St. Pete Co****le & UV Printing

Don't miss this exciting spectacle!

Your bids support GECKOFEST, an annual celebration hosted by the non-profit Gulfport Merchants Chamber of Commerce. A portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the community, including the REACH Food Program 4 Kids, Selah Freedom, and the Sonia Plotnick Health Fund.

Visit Gulfport Florida - Come for the fun, stay for the cause!

Who want's one❓Our 2025 Fridge magnets have arrived‼️ 🗓It's not that big, so only a few of our events are listed. 🤷‍♀️Be...
08/23/2024

Who want's one❓

Our 2025 Fridge magnets have arrived‼️ 🗓

It's not that big, so only a few of our events are listed. 🤷‍♀️

Be in the know! 📌
More event listings at
S*K Promotions, Inc, LocalShops1 and SaucyQueen

Entrepreneurs are the backbone of our economy, but we need your help to thrive.  A simple like or follow can make a HUGE...
08/21/2024

Entrepreneurs are the backbone of our economy, but we need your help to thrive. A simple like or follow can make a HUGE difference in our visibility and reach. It costs you nothing, but it means the world to us. Show your support and help these businesses grow. Here’s some pages that would REALLY help me:

Business Pages:
S*K Promotions, Inc our main event page
S*K Destinations my NEW travel page

Here's some of our BEST Festival pages:
I Like it HOT! Festival (September)
Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival (November)
Thanksgiving Art & Craft Festival (November)
Pinellas TacoFest (January)
Get Rescued Inc (February)
Pinellas Botanicals & Brunch Fest (page coming soon! - March)
Pinellas Pepper Fest (April)
Gulfport Florida PRIDE (June)

These are our FAVORITE Friends and Business Partners:
SaucyQueen
LocalShops1
Shopapalooza Festival

Thank you so much for your support! We are SO grateful!

I'll see you tomorrow June 1st for the 4th Annual Gulfport Florida PRIDE Festival! ✌️💜🏳️‍🌈
05/31/2024

I'll see you tomorrow June 1st for the 4th Annual Gulfport Florida PRIDE Festival! ✌️💜🏳️‍🌈

Who's Hiring??? My friend Jamaica is cute, fun, smart, and needs a job ASAP!
05/30/2024

Who's Hiring??? My friend Jamaica is cute, fun, smart, and needs a job ASAP!

05/29/2024

Volunteer slots are still available for Gulfport Florida PRIDE! 🏳️‍🌈 Please sign up or share the link below! 👇

05/02/2024

The Gulfport PRIDE Volunteer link is up! Please share!

Ways to Support the 20th Annual Gulfport's Get Rescued  #6!💜 Donate supplies! Stock up on love (and kibble!) February-lo...
02/11/2024

Ways to Support the 20th Annual Gulfport's Get Rescued #6!

💜 Donate supplies! Stock up on love (and kibble!) February-long at local businesses like Alphabet Soup & Paw Paw's Pet Boutique of Gulfport. They're collecting food, litter, and toys for local rescues.

🚗 Do a drive-thru good deed! ** Drop off your donations on February 24th (9 am - 4 pm) at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom (5500 Shore Blvd. S.). Easy peasy, purrfect for busy schedules!

🎉 Be a donation hero! Host your own donation box at your business or home. We'll help spread the word so your generosity reaches every tail! Just let us know!

🫶 Spread the love! ** Share this post, tag your animal-loving friends. Let's get the whole town wagging!

🗓 Mark your calendars! ️ Join the Gulfport's Get Rescued event on February 24th for adoptable pets, fun activities, and more!

🐾 Visit these amazing donation location champions! ** Start pawsitively impacting lives NOW at Alphabet Soup and Paw Paws Pet Boutique.

Together, let's make this a purr-fectly memorable year for Gulfport's Get Rescued! See you there!

20th Annual Gulfport's Get Rescued
SATURDAY, February 24th, 10 AM – 5 PM

Participating 501c3 Rescue Groups receive:
🐶 Free Booth Space
😻 Free Pet Supplies
💲 Cash Donations

Visit Gulfport Florida

Donate ONLINE https://getrescuedinc.org/

Thank You in advance for your consideration! We appreciate your support!

Learn about our passionate team, and how you can help!

Ways to Support  #5 - Auction & Raffle DonationsWant to make a difference and have some fun while you're at it? We're lo...
02/09/2024

Ways to Support #5 - Auction & Raffle Donations

Want to make a difference and have some fun while you're at it? We're looking for local businesses and individuals to donate gift baskets and/or items for our upcoming raffle and silent auction! Every donation makes a big impact!
Drop off or pick up available! Text Verena at 727-342-4660

These 7 sensational Afghans pictured below were handmade with love and generously donated by local Town-Shores Of-Gulfport resident Jill K. Vella! THANK YOU, Jill!

20th Annual Gulfport's Get Rescued
Raffle FUN-Raiser SATURDAY, February 24th, 10 AM – 4 PM
Drawing at 4:30 – Need not be present to WIN!

Participating 501c3 Rescue Groups receive:
🐶 Free Booth Space
😻 Free Pet Supplies
💲 Cash Donations

Visit Gulfport Florida

Ways to Support  #4 Sponsor a Rescue Group Booth Space: Enthusiasts, individuals and businesses can become involved in t...
02/08/2024

Ways to Support #4
Sponsor a Rescue Group Booth Space: Enthusiasts, individuals and businesses can become involved in the 20th Annual Gulfport's Get Rescued by sponsoring individual animal rescue groups for $85 each. Your generous donation will include a prominent sign at the group’s Beach Blvd. booth during the event on Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 10 AM – 5 PM.

Donate through PayPal https://getrescuedinc.org/
Or message our Pawfice for more information https://getrescuedinc.org/contact-us

RESCUE GROUPS 👇
AnimalLuvr's Dream Rescue
Barking Out Loud Rescue
Bell's Promise Animal Rescue
Boston Terrier Rescue
Boxer Rescue Angels of FL
Crikey Wildlife Rescue Inc
Elizabeths Animal Rescue & Sanctuary
Emma's Foundation for Canine Cancer
Florida Parrot Rescue
Friends of Strays Animal Shelter
Humane Society of Pinellas
Husky Haven of Florida
Labrador Retreiver Rescue of Florida
Limbo Chihuahuas Rescue
Lost and Found Pets of Pinellas County
Love from Luke
Newfoundland Rescue of Florida
Nine lives kitten rescue inc
Pet Pal Animal Shelter
Pet Skunk Advocates & Rescue
Project Pup Therapy Pets
Safe Paws Rescue Inc
Skyway Dachshund Rescue, Inc.
SPCA Tampa Bay
SquirrellyAF
Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue - SPONSORED/
The Little Cats Rescue
VIP Rescue

Each Year participating 501c3 Rescue Groups receive:
🐶Free Booth Space
😻Free Pet Supplies
💲 Cash Donations

Visit Gulfport Florida
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater

Learn about our passionate team, and how you can help!

Participating 501c3 Rescue Groups receive 🐶 Free Booth Space😻 Free Pet Supplies💲 Cash DonationsMessage our pawfice for c...
02/03/2024

Participating 501c3 Rescue Groups receive

🐶 Free Booth Space
😻 Free Pet Supplies
💲 Cash Donations

Message our pawfice for contact info and to get registered!
Get Rescued Inc 🛟

Saturday, February 24, 2024
10am - 5pm

Hey everyone!!! THIS SUNDAY 2/4/2024 we’ll be at The Floridian Social for a special party with live jazz, cocktails and ...
02/02/2024


Hey everyone!!! THIS SUNDAY 2/4/2024 we’ll be at The Floridian Social for a special party with live jazz, cocktails and mocktails, and lots of our favorite local makers!!!

Get Rescued Inc will be the featured nonprofit ❤️

Hope you can join us, 2-5pm Sunday. Admission is free. Here are the event details: https://www.facebook.com/share/kciEhPc72kwkZLwY/?mibextid=9l3rBW

It’s all going down in Gulfport Tonight!5-9 PM 🎨 Gulfport First Friday Art Walk 🌟 featuring local artisans & craftsmen! ...
01/05/2024

It’s all going down in Gulfport Tonight!

5-9 PM 🎨 Gulfport First Friday Art Walk 🌟 featuring local artisans & craftsmen! 👇
Arachnes Market LLC
Dali & GALA Creations and Boutique
Fashion to the Rescue
Groovy Art By Hailey
JR Photography
Linda Weisberger Designs
Pink Ocean Brand
Purplebabydaddies
Raw Art Creations
Sandy Legge
Shellaxing
Skoolie Creations LLC
Tropical TieDyes
Two Vintage Girls

Eats, Drinks & LIVE Music – 6-9 PM

Bus Stop 3.0 Tampa Bay @ Neptune Grill
Greg Woodruff Music @ Gulfport Brewery + Eatery
JSanti @ The North End Taphouse & Kitchen
Pete and Dean @ O'Maddy's Bar & Grille

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Do you have a few hours to share with our Gulfport community? GECKOFEST 2023 is seeking community volunteers for Gulfpor...
08/09/2023

Do you have a few hours to share with our Gulfport community?

GECKOFEST 2023 is seeking community volunteers for Gulfport’s largest event of the season! 🦎🎉

⌚️Shifts are available at 6 AM to 10 AM and 5 PM to7 PM

🌎Each year presents a unique theme, and this year is no different! “Around the World in 80 Geckos” offers a variety of costume and decor options from adventures all over the World. Feel Free to join the fun and come in costume!

🫶 Thank you in advance for sharing your time and talents with your community and please invite your friends and family! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

👇 Check out the available slots and click on the link to sign up.

T The 22nd Annual Gulfport GECKOFEST, Tampa Bay’s most anticipated End of Summer Celebration, is preparing for the event to take place on Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 10am to 10pm. Our awesome Volunteers are what make Gulfport Events simply AMAZING! Please consider spending a few hours out of ...

10/23/2022

Artists opportunity

09/26/2022

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Check out our live we**am of downtown Gulfport, co-sponsored by the Gulfport Beach Bazaar!

https://thegabber.com/gulfport-fl-beach-we**am/

09/13/2022
09/04/2022

The best cure for hangover…
🥂 booze & brunch 🍳
Join us from 11am till 4pm
Every Saturday & Sunday

📸

08/26/2022

Think $4 beers, half-price bottles, and something called a "P**n Star Martini." Cocktails and snacks are also on the cheap for the hour-long happy hour, which happens every Thursday through Sunday.

08/25/2022

Is there anything better than sunsets in Gulfport?
I guess our Happy Hour can compete with $6 cocktails and special bites.
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 6pm.

Who has time to spare? GeckoFest 2022 - Gecko Game Night! is seeking community volunteers for Gulfport’s largest event o...
08/18/2022

Who has time to spare?
GeckoFest 2022 - Gecko Game Night! is seeking community volunteers for Gulfport’s largest event of the season!

Each year presents a unique theme, and this year is no different! “Game Night” offers a variety of costume and decor options ranging from board and card games, to sports and video games. Feel Free to join the fun and come in costume!

Thank you in advance for sharing your time and talents with your community and Please SHARE!
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The 21st Annual Geckofest, Tampa Bay’s most anticipated End of Summer Celebration, is preparing for the 2022 event to take place on Saturday, September 3, 2022 from 10am to 10pm. Our awesome Volunteers are what make Gulfport Events simply AMAZING! Please consider spending a few hours out of your d...

08/18/2022

Gecko Grub for the Gecko Ball. Call ahead to place your order! 727.873.3478

08/13/2022

Grab a chair by the front porch
and enjoy cocktails 🍹 & bites 🍤
Tomorrow we will open the doors for our first soft opening 5pm till late.

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08/11/2022
08/07/2022

Sunday dinner special. Pulled pork, baked beans, collard greens, watermelon or cookies $7.99. Open noon or earlier til 4pm. Fresh Georgia peaches and tomatoes. All your favorite subs made to order! 727.873.3478🇲🇺🐾

07/23/2022

We will be open Saturday and Sunday, Noon until we sell out for the day. Please keep in mind we are most definitely running on a skeleton crew the next 2 days, be patient and kind as you have been throughout the years. Wait times will probably be longer but enjoy the camaraderie and share a story while you wait. Lets leave this on a good note all smiles and laughter. Your patience is greatly appreciated patience, patience, patience, please. Sunday evening we will have a get together for anyone who would like to stop by, have a beer, shake a hand, tell a story. A lot of friends and priceless memories have been made over the past 13 years. We will probably be close to sold out by dinner, so stop by say hi, bye share a smile. Gulfport is an amazing community and I'm so blessed we were welcomed and supported though the last 13 years. You all will be truly missed.
John, Lisa, and Team Smokin' J's

07/11/2022

Check out this short video on Gulfport

Congratulations Brenda McMahon
07/11/2022

Congratulations Brenda McMahon

We'd like to all of you who follow and voted for us, along with the editors and readers of St. Pete Life Magazine for naming Brenda McMahon Gallery 'Best Independent Art Gallery' in the region! We're proud of the work of our gallery artists, the Artists of the Month we celebrate each month and the creative and educational events we host and are especially honored and joyed by the support this great arts-loving community in Gulfport continues to show us. Thank you all!
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